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Because of all of the bones found in the tar pits, mothers often tell their children that if they misbehave, then the huge creatures will come back to life to eat them. There are also rumors that circulate about the entrance that lies 600 ft below ground, through the old mineshafts that are infested with [[Xorn]], Earth Elementals and worse things. See [[Cauldron of Night]] for more details. | |||
==In ''Living Greyhawk''== | ==In ''Living Greyhawk''== | ||
Revision as of 14:22, 6 November 2024
| Tar Hill | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type: | Small peak |
| Geopolitical | |
| Region: | Sea Barons |
| Geography | |
| Elevation: | 500 ft. |
Tar Hill is a large hill in the on the Island of Asperd in the realm of the Sea Barons. The peak is 500ft tall, and filled with thick tar and bones of large, long extinct creatures, including dinosaurs. There are a number of old mineshafts that dot the area. These lead down to the Cauldron of Night. The area is guarded by 100 mercenaries hired by Basmajian, with his most trusted adjutant in charge [1].
Geography
Tar Hill is on the Isle of Asperd, in the Sea Baron's territories. The hill is fairly far north, about three-quarters of the way up the island, as far inland as it can be, given the size of the island, and fairlt far from Asperdi or Ironport [2]
Resources
The hill is mined for the tar it produces, which make Basmajian a good deal of money. This is, in turn, what he used to justify keeping troops there.
Rumors & legends
Because of all of the bones found in the tar pits, mothers often tell their children that if they misbehave, then the huge creatures will come back to life to eat them. There are also rumors that circulate about the entrance that lies 600 ft below ground, through the old mineshafts that are infested with Xorn, Earth Elementals and worse things. See Cauldron of Night for more details.
In Living Greyhawk
Creative origins
Publishing history
Gallery
See also
External links
References
Citations
- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995), p.91.
- ↑ Ivid the Undying (1995), p.89.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tar Hill | Geographical feature | Hills, | Dragon magazine #206 | 34, 35, 38, 44 |
| Tar Hill | Geographical feature | Hills, | Dragon magazine #294 | 93 |
| Tar Hill | Geographical feature | Hills, | Ivid the Undying | 89, 91 |